Hand hurling object, target base and target

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to a hand hurling device comprising a tip-over target object and a hand throwing hurling object, said hand hurling throwing object being a generally elongated cylindrical stick-like member. The tip-over target object is supported a predetermined height above the ground or playing surface by an upright post having a generally flat elbow plate extending over the top thereof whereupon the tip-over object is normally placed thereon in an erect position. The amusement device or game of the present invention is played by standing a predetermined distance away from the tip-over object and hurling the hurling object toward the tip-over object with the objective of striking the tip-over object and causing the same to be tipped from its erect position.

United States Patent 1191 McLamb 1 Jan. 28, 1975 [54] HAND HURLINGOBJECT, TARGET BASE 3 6l2,027 10/197] Makino 273/26 R AND TARGET PrimaryExammer-Rwhard C. Pmkham [76] Inventor: Robe" M 6220 AssistantExaminer-Marvin Siskind Canenowne Rulclgh Attorney, Agent, or Firm-Millsand Coats 27603 [22] Filed: Apr. 13, 1973 [57] ABSTRACT [2H App]. No350,748 The present invention relates to a hand hurling device compnsmga tip-over target ob ect and a hand throwing hurling object, said handhurling throwing object [52] US. Cl- 3/ R. 273/10 R, 7 R being agenerally elongated cylindrical stick-like mem- [51] Int. Cl. A63b 71/02her. The tip-over target object is supported a predeterl Field of Search3/95 R. I0 mined height above the ground or playing surface by 273/106R, 128 R, 12 A, 127 26 R an upright post having a generally flat elbowplate extending over the top thereof whereupon the tip-over [56]References C ted object is normally placed thereon in an erect position.UNITED STATES PATENTS The amusement device or game of the present503,382 8/1893 Myers 273/95 R invention is played by standing apredetermined 1.249.716 12/1917 Calder 273/95 R distance away from thetip-over object and hurling the .9 7 H"935 Murg 273/95 R hurling objecttoward the tip-over object with the n g objective of striking thetip-over vobject and causing c ee.... i I 3,073.599 1/1963 Best i273/127 B the Same to be, upped from erect 3,106,399 10/1963 Bibanoff273/95 R 1 Claim, 6 Drawing Figures PATEN'IEDJANEEIIHYS sum 1 or 2 IVEPATENIED 3. 862.758

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HAND HURLING OBJECT, TARGET BASE AND TARGET The present inventionrelates to games or amusement devices, and more particularly to games oramusement devices wherein one object is hurled toward another objectwith the objective of striking one with the other.

In the past, games or amusement devices of the pitching or hurling typehave been quite popular with children and adults alike. Besides being aform of competition which can be played by individuals or teams, suchpitching and hurling games have also been beneficial because theyinherently involve exercise and contribute to the physical fitness ofthose individuals participating.

In view of the desirability and popularity of pitching and hurlinggames, Applicant has devised a new hurling game that is designed toemphasize skill and controll in hurling one object toward anotherobject. More particularly, Applicant's invention relates to a handhurling amusement device wherein the device basically comprises atip-over object and a generally elongated cylindrical hurling memberwhich is adapted to be thrown or hurled toward the tip-over object withthe objective being to strike the tip-over object and to tip the samefrom an erect position.

In playing, the individual hurler stands a predeter-- mined distancefrom the tip-over object which is normally supported a predeterminedheight above the ground or playing surface, the support height normallyranging from 36 inches to approximately shoulder level relative to theaverage height of the hurlers participating. The hurler then hurls thehurling object toward the tip-over object with the intent of strikingthe tip-over object and tipping it from its erect position.

It is, therefore, an object of the present invention to provide a newtype of hurling and tip-over amusement device or game.

A further object of the present invention is to provide a hand hurlinggame wherein a hurling object is thrown or hurled toward an elevatedtip-over target object.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a hand hurlinggame apparatus comprising a generally elongated cylindrically shapedhurling object, and a tipover target object having a base and a headintegrally formed therewith and extending therefrom.

Still a further object of the present invention resides in the provisionof a hand hurling game which emphasizes skill and control in hurling thehurling object to ward the tip-over target object.

A further object of the present invention is to provide a hand hurlinggame wherein the hurling object is specifically shaped so as to requireskill and generally a keen sense of timing in aiming and controlling thehurling object.

Moreover, it is a further object of the present invention to provide ahand hurling game wherein the hurling and tip-over objects areparticularly shaped so as to produce a significant difficulty factor forhitting the tipover object with the hurling object from a predetermineddistance.

Other objects and advantages of the present invention will becomeapparent and obvious from a study of the following description and theaccompanying drawings which are merely illustrative of the presentinvention.

In the drawings:

. generally cylindrical shaped hurling object of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is an end elevational view of the hurling object shown in FIG.2',

FIG. 4 is an side elevational view of the tip-over object forming a partof the hand hurling game of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the tip-over object shown in FIG. 4; and

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the same tip-over object shown in FIG.4.

With further reference to the drawings, particularly FIG. 1, the handhurling game apparatus is shown therein and indicated generally by thenumeral I0. This hand hurling game basically comprises a hand hurlingobject 12 which is adapted to be thrown or hurled by an individual, theindividual being indicated by the letter P in FIG. 1, towards a tip-overtarget object 14. The tip-over object 14 is elevated above the ground orplaying surface G a predetermined height and supported thereon bysupport means indicated generally at 16. It is noted that the tip-overobject 14 is normally disposed in an erect position and supported byplate 16b which extends radially from a vertical post 16a extending up-I wardly from the ground. Post 16a is stabilized by a tripod base 16cwhich includes a base plate 16d having a plurality of legs l6edependingtherefrom. It consequently follows that the support means 16 comprisesthe generally horizontal elbow plate 16b, the vertical support 16a, andthe tripod base 16c.

Turning to FIGS. 2 and 3, it is seen that the hurling object is of ageneral elongated cylindrical shape having a cylindrical side wallstructure 18 and end portions 20 and 22.

The tip-over object I4 includes a base 24 having a bottom 26 and agenerally cylindrical wall structure 28. Also, the base 24 includes atop edge 30 which, as seen in FIG. 2, is slightly greater in diameterthan the bottom 26. This particular shape of the tip-over base 24enables the tip-over object 14 to be stably supported when positioned inan erect position as in FIG. 1.

Integrally formed with the base 24 is a head 32 which extends upwardlytherefrom and serves as a target when aiming and hurling the hurlingobject 12. More particularly, as shown in FIG. 4, the head 32 is roundedabout the top edges 34, and the lower portions thereof are taperedinwardly and downwardly toward the area where the head joins the base24.

Although the hurling object 12 and the tip-over object 14 may beconstructed of various types of material, it is important that thematerial be rugged and able to withstand appreciable impacts. One suchrugged material would be a wood of the hardwood variety such as oak,birch, or maple.

In playing the hand hurling game of the present invention, theindividual P stands a predetermined distance from the tip-over object'14 which is elevated a predetermined height above the ground or playingsurface G. Normally the tip-over object 14 is placed at a height rangingbetween 36 inches and shoulder level of the average individual who willbe playing the game.

Once the individual P has stationed himself or herself at thepredetermined distance, he or she then takes the hurling object 12 inhand and hurls the same end-afterend toward the tip-over object 14. Ofcourse, the objective of the individual is to cleanly strike thetip-over target object 14 causing it to tip-over from its erectposition. Striking the tip-over object 14 and causing it to be tippedfrom its erect position amounts to a successful throw and the player isawarded a point or points according to a predetermined schedule foraccomplishing the objective.

One-particular manner of hurling the hurling object 12 is in anend-after-end fashion. Consequently, as the hurling object passes thevicinity of the tip-over object 14, the end-after-end movement of thehurling object effectively covers an area as wide as the length of thehurling object. But it will be appreciated that if the linear velocityof the hurling object 12 is relatively great,

then it is possible for the hurling object to pass the vicinity of thetip-over object before it makes a complete revolution and consequentlythe target is missed unless the hurling object is on a direct line withthe target. Therefore, part of the skill of the present inventioninvolves being able to hurl the hurling object 12 at a proper linear andangular velocity in order for the hurling object to make a completerevolution while traveling a linear distance less than the length of thehurling object.

In addition, the tip-over target object 14 is specially shaped byproviding both a base 24 and a head 32 to produce a significantdifficulty factor for hitting the tipover object 14. In the same regard,the base 24 provides a stable support and a suitable foundation for thetarget head 32.

From the foregoing, it will be appreciated that the hand hurling game ofthe present invention presents a very desirable game that can be playedby individuals or teams. In addition, the hand hurling involved givesthe participant an opportunity to exercise and develop a skill whileparticipating in a competitive event. All of these advantages go to makethe hand hurling game of the present invention a very desirable game forboth children and adults.

The terms upper, lower, forward, rearward, etc., have been used hereinmerely for the convenience of the foregoing specification and in theappended claims to describe the hand hurling and amusement device andits parts as oriented in the drawings. It is to be understood, however,that these terms are in no way limiting to the invention since the handhurling and amusement device may obviously be disposed in many differentpositions when in actual use.

The present invention, of course, may be carried out in other specificways than those herein set forth without departing from the spirit andessential characteristics of the invention. The present embodiments are.

therefore, to be considered in all respects as illustrative and notrestrictive, and all changes coming within the meaning and equivalencyrange are intended to be embraced herein.

What is claimed is:

l. A hand hurling, tip-over amusement device comprising: support meansincluding a base having a plurality of legs depending therefrom, saidplurality of legs including three legs depending from said base to forma tripod support structure, an upright support post, and an elbowextending radially from a top portion of said support post and having ahorizontal support surface for supporting a tip-over object; a tip-overtarget object normally supported in an erect position on said supportmeans, said tip-over target object includes a base portion having agenerally flat bottom, a top edge, a cylindrical wall extending betweensaid bottom of said base portion and said top edge with said wall beingtapered inwardly and downwardly from said top edge to the bottom of saidbase such that the upper portion of said base is of greater diameterthan the lower portion; an upper main head integrally formed with saidbase and extending upwardly from the top edge thereof, said main headincluding a generally cylindrical main body portion and a rounded topedge; and a generally cylindrical head hurling object adapted to behurled toward said tip-over object from a point located a predetermineddistance from said tip-over object, whereby said hand hurling object maybe hurled by an individual toward said tip-over object with the intentof striking said tip-over object and tipping it from its normal erectposition.

1. A hand hurling, tip-over amusement device comprising: support meansincluding a base having a plurality of legs depending therefrom, saidplurality of legs including three legs depending from said base to forma tripod support structure, an upright support post, and an elbowextending radially from a top portion of said support post and having ahorizontal support surface for supporting a tip-over object; a tip-overtarget object normally supported in an erect position on said supportmeans, said tipover target object includes a base portion having agenerally flat bottom, a top edge, a cylindrical wall extending betweensaid bottom of said base portion and said top edge with said wall beingtapered inwardly and downwardly from said top edge to the bottom of saidbase such that the upper portion of said base iS of greater diameterthan the lower portion; an upper main head integrally formed with saidbase and extending upwardly from the top edge thereof, said main headincluding a generally cylindrical main body portion and a rounded topedge; and a generally cylindrical head hurling object adapted to behurled toward said tip-over object from a point located a predetermineddistance from said tip-over object, whereby said hand hurling object maybe hurled by an individual toward said tip-over object with the intentof striking said tip-over object and tipping it from its normal erectposition.